KS2 Ancient Greece - The Symposium: Interactive Lesson

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Bring Ancient Greek daily life to life with this fully interactive KS2 resource exploring the traditions of and preparation for a Greek symposium. Guided by characters Phoebe and Plato, pupils complete a series of interactive tasks that build knowledge while encouraging decision-making and logical thinking.

Furniture Sorting Activity
Drag-and-drop task to correctly arrange the andron for a symposium.

Vessels & Wine Preparation
Identify and collect key symposium items (krater, oinochoe, kylix) and learn about the role of the symposiarch in mixing wine.

Food Checking Challenge
Interactive activity selecting appropriate symposium foods (olives, figs, bread, honey cakes, etc.) while reinforcing knowledge of Ancient Greek diet.

Music & Entertainment Task
Identify the aulos and lyre players, listen to instrument sounds, and understand the importance of music and poetry at a symposium.

Multiple Choice & Logical Thinking Questions

Perfect For:
✔ KS2 Ancient Greece topic work (Y4–Y5)
✔ Whole-class interactive teaching
✔ Small-group device work
✔ Independent learning
✔ Homeschooling

Skills Developed:
Historical knowledge & vocabulary
Cultural understanding
Retrieval practice
Logical reasoning
Listening & decision-making

This resource makes Ancient Greek social life memorable, immersive and accessible while maintaining strong curriculum links.

A creative, engaging way to explore daily life in Ancient Greece beyond battles and gods.